- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$178
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$214
Fastest journey on Aug 30
15 h
Average journey duration on Aug 30
16 h 48 m
Buses on Aug 30
18
Distance
906 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Bologna will cost around $214 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 18 buses from Berlin to Bologna, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 906 km distance in an average of 16 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 17 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, while a flight costs an average of $467.
Distance: 562 miles (906 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$108 Average price Cheapest | $467 Average price | $181 Average price | $289 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 13m Average total duration 16h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 47m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Bologna:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Bologna costing on average $181 (€147).
A bus is $360 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Bologna costing on average $467 (€379).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 17m.
Bus takes on average 16h 43m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€87) compared to roughly $289 (€234) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $181 (€147). The journey takes 16h 43m versus 12h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 20h28 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h28 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 20h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h33 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:04PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 01:26PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 20h09 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 19h42 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $202 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 21h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 20h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:04PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 20h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Bologna buses for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h25 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:26 AM Berlin Spandau | 20h04 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 19h33 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 19h26 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h30 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 16h55 | 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 20h10 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 16h35 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 19h45 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 19h45 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h00 | 8:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 21h00 | 2:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 20h30 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:26 PM Berlin Spandau | 20h14 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 19h43 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 19h36 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 17h20 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 18h50 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Berlin to Bologna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 16h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 562 miles (906 km) distance in 14h 20m.
Distance 562 miles (906 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 20m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Archaeological museum with rich Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a central historic palace.
Museum of Bologna's urban history using objects, rooms, and multimedia to trace the city from antiquity to today.
Bologna's main square, surrounded by landmark buildings and always lively, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and orientation.
Historic market quarter with narrow lanes, medieval character, and vibrant street life just behind Piazza Maggiore.
Long portico route climbing toward San Luca, UNESCO-listed and perfect for a memorable urban walk with changing views.
Handmade egg pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked ragù. A defining Bolognese dish protected by local culinary tradition.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Bologna's traditional baked lasagna is richer and more refined than many versions abroad.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Emilian cuisine in a polished, intimate space within central Bologna.
Traditional deli and wine bar famed for mortadella, cheeses, fresh pasta, and informal counter dining in the Quadrilatero market area.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and traditional dining rooms with a warm, old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Stazione Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Bologna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin to Bologna buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Alexanderplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple restaurants around the area.
Available in nearby cafes. ATMs are several ATMs in close proximity.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz.
Available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
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